Small excavation tools

Small excavation tools for archaeology fieldwork

Small excavation tools are essential for controlled digging, cleaning, sampling and detailed archaeological documentation. This collection brings together practical tools for professional fieldwork and laboratory preparation, from robust trowels to fine precision instruments used around fragile finds and delicate contexts.

Whether you are opening a trench, cleaning a feature, defining a layer, exposing an artefact or preparing a sample, the right tool improves control and reduces unnecessary damage. Strati Concept selects tools for archaeologists who need reliable equipment rather than generic hobby accessories.

Forged trowels, spatulas, probes and tweezers

The collection includes Pi2 forged archaeological trowels with wooden handles, stainless steel spatulas, precision dental probes and tweezers. Each tool has a specific role: trowels for controlled soil removal, spatulas for fine cleaning, probes for precise exploration and tweezers for small finds or delicate handling.

Which excavation tool should you choose?

• Trowels: for controlled excavation, cleaning layers and shaping features.
• Spatulas: for fine cleaning around objects, surfaces and fragile contexts.
• Dental probes: for careful exploration, precision work and small details.
• Tweezers: for handling small finds, samples and delicate materials in the field or lab.

Tools selected for precision and durability

Archaeological excavation requires tools that feel stable in the hand and can withstand repeated use. Pi2 trowels are forged in France and shaped for fieldwork. Stainless steel spatulas and probes are selected for precision tasks where control matters more than speed.

Build a complete fieldwork setup

These tools can be used individually or combined with archaeology tool kits for field schools, survey teams and institutional projects. For documentation, complete the setup with photo scales and measuring instruments.